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change

[cheynj] / tʃeɪndʒ /


NOUN
act or fact of making different or becoming different
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Usage

What is another way to say change? To change is to make a material difference so that something is distinctly different from what it was: to change one's opinion. To alter is to make some partial change, as in appearance, while still preserving the identity: to alter a dress, as by raising the hem (to change a dress would mean to put on a different one).

Example Sentences

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“With change in policy for international humanitarian migration and deaths returning to long-term trends, California is likely to experience slower growth over the coming several years,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I only noticed a change in June 2024 when she became a bit more distant, a bit colder."

From BBC

Suddenly the moderator intervenes to change the subject.

From BBC

Health officials are still weighing the evidence for the possible changes, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Medical imaging of adolescent brains shows structural changes in areas involved in impulse control and decision-making.

From The Wall Street Journal